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Food security

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Interview

Chris Ferreira: Community links in the urban, rural and regional environments through sustainable farming


Australian society understands the critical importance of nurturing our landscapes to preserve and protect our soils and our ability to be able to grow food. FDI recently interviewed Chris Ferreira, a leading speaker and author, about his experience of sustainable farming practices in the urban, rural and regional environments.
Strategy

Roadmap for a resilient and sustainable Melbourne foodbowl


This report outlines a vision and roadmap for preserving Melbourne’s foodbowl for current and future generations as a fundamental building block in a healthy, resilient, sustainable and fair food system.
Report

Hunger amid abundance: the Indian food security enigma


India is self-sufficient in a number of food crops including rice and wheat, which are among the national staples, and there is enough food to meet demand. Despite this, hundreds of millions of Indians have poor nutritional health.
Report

Companies spoke. Did their suppliers listen?


Oxfam's 'Behind the Brands' campaign focused on sustainability policies of the ten biggest food and beverage companies globally. This report examines the performance of seven agribusinesses against the same scorecard.
Briefing paper

Risk and resilience: advancing food and nutrition security in Nigeria


Feed the Future, the United States’ flagship global hunger and food security program, is beginning its second phase in 12 newly-designated target countries with a newly-added strategic objective: strengthening resilience. The changes reflect the evolving nature of the fight against hunger, which is now centered in countries that are confronting multiple risks— climate change, protracted...